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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Peak daily heat index values up to around 105 degrees.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged hot temperatures and high humidity may
cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early
morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat
exhaustion and heat stroke.

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Crab Orchard to host Free Fishing Derby for kids

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By Kenzie Dillow

CRAB ORCHARD, IL (WSIL) -- Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge's 49th annual Kids Free Fishing Derby is Saturday, June 17.

It's for kids 12 years old and younger. 

Registration starts at 8 a.m. Saturday and the first 100 kids to register that morning get a free goodie bag and a T-shirt.

Lunch will be provided for participants and their families and a live fish shocking demonstration will be given during lunch.ÌýÌý

The derby ends at 12 p.m. with an award ceremony and prizes in each age group for biggest, smallest and most fish caught.

This event is located at the Prairie Creek Recreation Area, 1½ miles west of John A. Logan College on the south side of Highway 13.ÌýÌý

Illinois Free Fishing Days are Friday, June 16 through Monday, June 19 during Father´s Day weekend.

You can buy a fishing license, salmon stamp or inland trout stamp.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge will not require entrance fees over Illinois Free Fishing Days.

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